CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY06 SKU

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2976cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,850 mi
Last recorded181,850 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 SKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 181,850 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear inner driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

both rearmost heat shields insecure

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

front bonnet damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2021 181,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear inner driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

both rearmost heat shields insecure

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

front bonnet damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2020 180,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear inner driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

bodywork damage all around vehicle,o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 180,911 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter driveshaft clip(inner) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear inner driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

bodywork damage all around vehicle,o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 178,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded/damaged

underside surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2019 178,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded/damaged

underside surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2018 167,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e m l light on

rear suspension coil springs corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 167,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e m l light on

rear suspension coil springs corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 153,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 136,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f steering rack tie bar ball joint slightly worn

Fail 16 Feb 2016 136,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f steering rack tie bar ball joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,123 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,604 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,594 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyre treads low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,202 miles

outside edges of both front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,196 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre cut but unable to see chords

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY06 SKU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 95,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY06 SKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY06 SKU?

You can check the full history of OY06 SKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY06 SKU registered?

OY06 SKU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is OY06 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 SKU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY06 SKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY06 SKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.